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Take the student experience into your own hands
Alexandria Eldridge, Editor-In-Chief
It’s been another rough year for the University of Alberta as an institution. Staff cuts, funding from the provincial government that isn’t enough, and controversy over Occupy protests and honorary degrees. And of course, with larger class sizes and shrinking faculty, there’s the declining student experience to worry about.
The U of A has more important things that need regulating
Students’ Council decided that the SU should lobby the university to restrict smoking on campus last week. Here are some other ideas, while they’re at it.
Screw reality, I have cubes
Ryan Bromsgrove, Editor-in-Chief
One year ago, I wanted to leave the world behind. This society wasn’t made for people like me. I scoured the globe for a suitable land where I could start anew, away from civilization. But the solution was right in front of me all along: Minecraft.
SU-Lister relationship doesn’t have to be strained
Scott Fenwick, Gateway Staff
With the University of Alberta administration barring the Residence Hall Association from formal participation in its Residence Budget Advisory Committee, the main consultation body for rent increases, some good can come out of this for Lister residents.
Danielle Dollars could be better spent
Adrian Lahola-Chomiak, Gateway Writer
It’s election season in Alberta again. But rather than going through the motions just to anoint a new conservapope, a challenger has entered the ring. Danielle Smith and the Wildrose Party have certainly shaken up the political establishment with stronger right-wing message and policies than the current Progressive Conservatives.
Election options fail to impress
Josh Schmaltz, Gateway Writer
It’s provincial election time. In theory, you should care. In reality, you probably don’t.
The comprehensive guide to doing nothing this summer
Darcy Ropchan, Opinion Editor
Summer is almost here. After that final exam hurdle, thousands of students will be free from school and faced with an entire four months of summer. Although it seems like fun, finding ways to spend your time during those four months can be daunting. That’s why I’m here to teach you how to have an awesome summer.
The Marble Pedestal — Indoors
Adrian Lahola-Chomiak, Gateway Writer
It’s finally spring, which means the weather is getting warmer, the snow is disappearing and the sun is out longer every day; all of this makes me appreciate the greatest piece of nature even more, the indoors.
The Burlap Sack — Baby Boomers
Andrew Jeffrey, Sports Editor
In their continued quest to leave this world a harder, more disappointing place for you to live, those rascally Baby Boomers have once again found a way to save themselves some money while shortchanging the rest of the country, earning themselves a place in the Burlap Sack.
Retirement reform effects will be felt for generations
Rebecca Medel, Sports Editor
Age 67 is the new fashion for this season — when it comes to eligibility to receive old age security pension payments in Canada, that is. Age 65 is out.
Winning at cheating: a not so comprehensive guide
03/30/2012
Life is hard. There’s no secret or manual — we’re all just sort of playing it by ear. There’s no right or wrong way to go through life, just an easy way and a hard way. The hard way involves work, dedication, motivation, aggravation, archaeological excavation, rhyming skills, etc. So we can all agree the hard way is way too hard. It’s clear you need to take the easy way out. After all, with great effort comes great responsibility.
New Dean of Science has high hopes for his faculty
05/20/2012
Artificial intelligence has been the focus of Jonathan Schaeffer’s research during his past 28 years at the University of Alberta, but his new role as Dean of Science will rely solely on his own intelligence.
The Gateway Opinion Podcast Sells Out!
For the final show of the year, Ryan, Darcy and Adrian sit down for an hour and talk about stuff they like.
